How do you register?
Simply complete the Stampede Reservation form and mail it, along with payment to:
Shelton Stampede Benefit Auction
PMB 354, 6757 Arapaho Road, Ste. 711
Dallas, TX 75248

Or register on line at:

http://www.sheltonparents.com/store/Stampede_Auction_C13.cfm

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Raffle

This year's raffle is for a $10,000 American Express Debit Card. The raffle tickets are 1 for $25 or 5 for $100. Raffle tickets were mailed home in mid-November. If you did not receive your raffle tickets or need more please email the auction office at paauction@shelton.org.

An auction committee member will on hand Wednesday mornings to collect raffle tickets from the students or they can be dropped off with their advisors anytime.

We will also be offering a jeans and tennis shoe day (date to be announced) to the school division that sells the most raffle tickets.

As an added incentive, all students whose family sell their allotted 10 tickets will be able to start wearing their auction t-shirt on all Fridays, starting January 16th.

Extra Auction T-Shirt Days (for families who have sold their 10 tickets):
January 16
January 23
January 30
February 6

Everyone is welcome to start wearing their auction t-shirts starting on February 13th. The auction t-shirts will be on sale in the school store in January.

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FAQs

What You Need to Know About the Shelton Stampede Auction

What is the Stampede Auction?

The Shelton Stampede Auction is an enchanting, fun-filled evening, complete with a gourmet dinner, live auction, silent auction, big board and this year, a raffle drawing for a $10,000 American Express prepaid, debit card.

What is the purpose of the Stampede Auction?

The Stampede Auction is a yearly community event that brings the families and friends of Shelton School together for a great evening of fun. It is the most important event of the school year. The Auction is one of the best ways for existing and new families to integrate and get to know one another. It has been a long standing tradition of our school and one that everyone should take pride in attending.

Where does the money go that is raised by the Stampede Auction?

All proceeds from the Stampede Auction will be used to support financial aid and technology improvements. The funds directly support Shelton’s ability to provide positive and practical solutions to the problems of learning different students.

Does the school hire a staff to run the Auction?

The Shelton School Stampede Auction Committee is composed entirely of volunteers, including parents, friends, faculty, students, alumnae, grandparents, and board members.

Where do the Auction items come from?

Generous businesses, parents, friends, faculty, alumnae, board members, and benefactors of The Shelton School donate all of the items for the Auction.

Aren’t all the items at the Auction very expensive?

No, there are items for everyone’s budget. The Auction has items starting as low as $5 (Silent Auction) and go up to several thousands of dollars (Live Auction).

Even if I can’t spend a lot of money should I still attend?

Absolutely, everyone in the Shelton School community should attend. It is a fun evening with friends whether you spend a lot or money or not. This is one of the best opportunities to build our Shelton community and show your support for the school.

How do I find out more about the different committees in the auction?

Just click on this link to read all of the committee descriptions: Auction Committees

Now that I know more about the Auction, how do I become part of the Auction Committee?

Everyone is welcome to be part of the auction committee. There are all kinds of opportunities whether you have just a few hours of time or loads of time. Some of the jobs can be done at home or in the evening. You can call Denise Farinholt at (972) 489-6668 or Lyn LaMothe at (214) 755-8009 or email auction@sheltonparents.net.

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Entertainment

As a Corporate Event Band, Special Event and Wedding Reception Band, Emerald City burst onto the Dallas music scene in the summer of 1983. Emerald City electrifies audiences with a repertoire encompassing the last 50 years of popular music, as well as playing the most current songs on the radio with a mix of their original music.

As a leader among Dallas Bands and Corporate Dance Bands from across the country, Emerald City has performed with such talents as Roberta Flack, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Michael McDonald, and many others.

Emerald City Band has performed for President and Mrs. Bush at The White House, and numerous fortune 500 companies including MCI, Ford Motor Company, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines. As Wedding Musicians, Emerald City has been featured at many high profile weddings for clients such as Emmitt Smith, Mark Cuban and Angie Harmon.

Averaging more than 300 performances a year, The Dallas Morning News voted Emerald City as "Dallas’s Best Band". Their ability to entertain is only rivaled by their extensive ability to get the audience up on the dance floor.
The collective energy of this 10 piece, 3-horn section group has flown all over the country from New York to Los Angeles to OpryLand. At each engagement they take their audience to an even higher level in entertainment.

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Contracts, Etc.

Download on line contracts and auction documentation:

· 2009 Auction Committee Descriptions

· Donation Contract

· Advertising Contract

· Underwriting Contract

· Fact Sheet

· Registration Form

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Important Dates

Wednesday, December 31